The Best Bioengineering Books of All Time

Discover the most influential bioengineering books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Nessa Carey - Hacking the Code of Life: How gene editing will rewrite our futures (Hot Science)

By Nessa Carey – Former Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biology at Imperial College London (you?) 

4.86
| 2020 | 192 Pages
Recommended for: 
Science enthusiasts and professionals interested in gene editing technology. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Understand the history and potential future of gene editing.
  • Learn about the CRISPR system and its applications.
  • Explore ethical questions surrounding genetic modification.
  • Discover the impact of gene editing on disease prevention.
  • Understand the implications of gene editing on future generations.
Reviews:
Informative
Timely
Cutting-edge
Accessible
Engaging
Controversial
Ethical Dilemmas
Recommended by Carl Zimmer, Library Journal, Kirkus and 4 others
Carl ZimmerAn enlightening introduction to what scientists have learned in the past decade about [epigenetics]
Library Journal[Junk DNA], which is frequently humorous and well documented, does a fine job of explaining a complex subject for lay readers who are willing to put in some effort
KirkusAn exhilarating exploration of an exciting new field, and a good gift for a bright biology student looking for a career choice
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Book Cover of Steven Druker - Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public

By Steven Druker – Public interest attorney who forced FDA to divulge files on GE foods (you?) 

4.69
| 2015 | 528 Pages
Recommended for: 
Science enthusiasts, policymakers, and individuals concerned about food safety. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Understand the history of genetically engineered foods and their regulatory process
  • Discover the deception and cover-ups surrounding GMOs
  • Learn about the risks and hazards associated with genetically modified organisms
  • Realize the impact of GMOs on human health and the environment
  • Gain insights into the scientific fraud and corruption in the biotech industry
Reviews:
Informative
Eye-opening
Well-researched
Compelling
Revealing
Controversial
Technical
Recommended by Jane Goodall, Frederick Kirschenmann, Joseph Cummins and 7 others
Jane GoodallWithout doubt, one of the most important books of the last 50 years. I shall urge everyone I know who cares about life on earth, and the future of their children, and children’s children, to read it. . . . Steven Druker is a hero. He deserves at least a Nobel Prize
Frederick KirschenmannAltered Genes, Twisted Truth is a remarkable work that may well change the public conversation on one of the most important issues of our day
Joseph CumminsAltered Genes, Twisted Truth will stand as a landmark. It should be required reading in every university biology course
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4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
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  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Michael Shuler, Fikret Kargi, Matthew DeLisa - Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts (Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences)

By Michael Shuler – Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering at Cornell University (you?) and 2 more 

4.56
| 2017 | 656 Pages
Recommended for: 
Students and Professionals in Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering. Intermediate to Advanced readers.
You will:
  • Understand fundamentals of biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology
  • Learn about evolving biological tools for manipulating cell biology effectively
  • Discover techniques for more consistent authentic post-translational processing of proteins
  • Explore advances in the production of biologicals and recombinant DNA microbe engineering
  • Understand the role of small RNAs as regulators and the growing role of genomics and epigenomics
Reviews:
Extensive Update
Key Advances
Productivity
Innovation
Safety
  • #65 Best Seller in Biotechnology on Amazon
Added to Reading List by Abdalhadi Mohammed Abdalhadi
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